"You will do no such thing. I am supposed to watch after you and it would be stupid for two groups to be lost out there. Besides, if your boyfriend comes back and you are gone, he will kill me...if he doesn't kill me anyways." She paused a moment before continuing, "I know you are trying to change the subject, so I won't press you. Although I will tell your friend what I know."

     For once, Jace was struck silent as he let all sink in. His ending comment also struck him silent as well. He looked at the ground and took a deep breath, trying to calm down. Once he felt more in cobtrol, he opened his eyes and looked at the ghoul. "Ready to head back...slime bag?" He forced a small smile. "Is that a little better?"